News Progress

•November 19, 2025• Ready, aim, learn-the Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Shooting Sports Club is officially open and inviting youth to discover a world of skill, safety, and fun. Designed for ages 8-18, this hands-on program goes beyond marksmanship-it builds confidence, leadership, and lifelong outdoor appreciation. Whether curious about archery, rifle, pistol, or shotgun, participants train with nationally certified instructors in a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork, responsibility, and ethical sportsmanship.  … Read More

•November 19, 2025• Kathy Doty directs the high school choir and elementary students in an “Armed Forces Melody.” On Tuesday, November 11th, in the Okaw Valley High School Gymnasium, Okaw Valley put on its annual Veterans Day Program. The Master of Ceremonies, Jack Scott, welcomed everyone to the program, and the opening was presented by Mr. Kent Stauder, Superintendent of Okaw Valley CUSD #302, who thanked the Veterans in the audience for their service. Band Director Manny Guzman directs the OVHS band in “Battle Hymn.” … Read More

Traveling on the Springfield Road (Part 3) •November 19, 2025• by Janet Roney Traveling across the prairie of central Illinois on the Springfield Road in the 1830s was not easy, whether on a horse, in a covered wagon, or on foot, as seen in the last two columns. An alternative way to travel was by stagecoach. The Springfield Road was laid out by the state in 1826 specifically as a route for stagecoach travel and for the US mail. Unfortunately, stagecoach travel was not much better than going by wagon, horse, or walking. In The Sangamon Saga, one lady described … Read More